Social Work Team Manager - Fostering - Dudley - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Dudley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted personnel agency is seeking a Social Work Team Manager in Dudley. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate of £41.42. You will lead a dedicated fostering team, ensuring high service quality while overseeing assessments and providing mentorship. The role requires a degree in social work, current registration, and significant experience in Children’s Services focusing on fostering. The position also offers flexible working hours and various professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Excellent professional development opportunities

Dynamic team environment

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Current Social Work England registration required.
• Up-to-date managerial experience as Team Manager or equivalent.
• Substantial frontline experience in Children’s Services focusing on fostering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the social work team within the fostering service.
• Oversee assessment, approval, and support of foster carers.
• Collaborate with other agencies to ensure best outcomes for children.
• Monitor team performance and implement improvements.
• Provide mentoring to team members to foster growth.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Manage budgets effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Social work management

Team mentoring

Collaboration with agencies

Education

Degree in social work

Job description

Join our team as a Social Work Team Manager within the Fostering Team in Dudley, UK. This ongoing contract offers a competitive hourly rate of £41.42. Full‑time work promises an engaging role where you can truly make a difference. This is a fantastic opportunity to utilise your skills in social work management while overseeing a dedicated fostering team.

Perks and benefits:

• Enjoy the flexibility and variation of locum work while bringing your expertise to a dynamic team.
• Join an organisation that values innovation and offers excellent professional development opportunities, keeping your skills sharp and up to date.
• Work‑life balance is further enhanced with the option of flexible working hours.
• Gain the chance to broaden your experience across different cases and challenges, keeping every day interesting.
• Benefit from a supportive network of professionals that enhances collaborative learning and mutual support.

What you will do:

• Lead and manage the social work team within the fostering service, ensuring high‑quality service delivery.
• Oversee the assessment, approval, and support of foster carers, ensuring the highest standards are met.
• Collaborate with other agencies and professionals to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people.
• Monitor team performance, implementing improvements where necessary to enhance service delivery.
• Provide supervision, support, and mentoring to team members to foster their professional growth.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations.
• Manage budgets effectively, making sure resources are used efficiently.

Requirements you must bring to the role:

• A degree or equivalent in social work with current Social Work England registration.
• Up‑to‑date managerial experience, having worked as a Team Manager, Deputy Team Manager, or Assistant Team Manager.
• Substantial frontline experience in Children’s Services focusing on fostering is essential.

Dudley is not just a wonderful place to work but also offers a fantastic living environment. Immerse yourself in the rich industrial history while enjoying modern amenities and beautiful parks. The community is friendly and vibrant, promising an excellent quality of life. Dudley is perfectly located with great transport links to Birmingham and the wider Midlands, offering city thrills and peaceful countryside in equal measure. Whether you are local or considering relocation, Dudley has much to offer.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award‑winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1 000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.